Generously illustrated with photographs ranging from the gruesome to the starkly beautiful, this is a remarkable account of mummies and of the ways scientists unlock their secrets. "The writing is clear and animated. Scientific principles and methods are explained in context."—Horn Book

Generously illustrated with photographs ranging from the gruesome to the starkly beautiful, this is a remarkable account of mummies and of the ways scientists unlock their secrets. "The writing is clear and animated. Scientific principles and methods are explained in context."—Horn Book